Use What You Learn: Color a Fiery Cactus Flower with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

Use What You Learn: Color a Fiery Cactus Flower with Copic Marker & Colored Pencil

You can use techniques borrowed from other Vanilla Arts classes to color floral illustrations.

You can color this Cactus Flower, your own cactus drawing, or any other botanical stamp you encounter.

Good technique isn’t just good for one project.

Good technique is good for a lifetime of coloring!

Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Blue, Aqua, Violet)

Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Blue, Aqua, Violet)

Blue, aqua, and violet Copic Markers make a stunning color palette for your next coloring project.

Today’s color palette pairs B, BG, and V Copic Markers.

Coloring Tip: The Secret to Beautiful Colored Backgrounds (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil, Distress Ink)

Coloring Tip: The Secret to Beautiful Colored Backgrounds (Copic Marker, Colored Pencil, Distress Ink)

Are you a fan of simple backgrounds?

I am too. If I’ve spent hours coloring with my best Copic Marker and colored pencil skills, I want people to see the coloring.

But simple doesn’t have to be boring. Let’s look at how to create dynamic simple backgrounds.

Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Red, Gray)

Color Palette: Copic Marker + Colored Pencil Combination (Red, Gray)

Bold red and cool gray Copic Markers make a sophisticated color palette for your next coloring project.

Today’s color palette pairs R and C Copic Markers.